Depletion of natural capital impacts ecological goods and services
The article notes continual declines in natural capital as landscapes shift to human use, with Manitoba losing EG&S. It discusses the high societal cost of replacing lost services, and argues for maintaining private farm and Crown lands to sustain ecosystem processes that support agriculture and provide benefits such as habitat, scenic views, and air and water purification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eg&s
Manitoba
Sion
Lake Winnipeg
Natural capital and ecological goods and services in Manitoba farming
The passage discusses natural capital and ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, soil formation, waste treatment, pollination, and recreation. It highlights forests, wetlands, grasslands, lakes, and croplands as providers of EG&S, and notes Growing Forward 2 and Manitoba’s Growing Assurance program aiding BMPs to sustain these services. Jim Heshka is listed as an AFRD Farm Induction Advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eg&s
Canada
Manitoba
Jim Heshka
AFRD
SeedMaster launches SED charity to fund Western Canada drive
SeedMaster marks its 10th anniversary by creating SED Social Entrepreneurship by Design to fund community projects in Manitoba Western Canada and the US Midwest. Grants range 1000 to 10000 with funds used entrepreneurially to multiply impact. SeedMaster commits 100000 yearly funding up to 20 projects placing emphasis on rural community development and awareness.
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Saskatchewan
SeedMaster
Manitoba
Canada
Western Canada
Midwest
Cory Beaujot
SEC
Beaujot
Craik
Seedmaster.ca
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